Cannabis jobs at TerViva Bioenergy, Inc.
We know of 2 jobs at TerViva Bioenergy, Inc. as of April 2024, including roles such as Nursery Assistant Grower, and Head Grower.
More than 30+ days
The Company
Headquartered in Oakland, CA, TerViva is an ag-tech company working to positively transform agriculture and the food industry. We’re working to make food production more accessible and equitable for farmers, and more sustainable for our planet and our communities. We do this by producing plant protein and vegetable oil through the cultivation of a non-GMO, sustainable tree crop called Pongamia, which produces dramatically higher yields than other oilseed crops such as soybeans. For more information, please see www.TerViva.com.
Overview
We are seeking an Assistant Grower to oversee the company’s Frostproof Nursery and to perform the crop growing functions of elite varieties of Pongamia Trees.
The Assistant Grower role reports to the Manager of Agronomy and requires strong plant growing skills, people and resources management and communication skills. Plant propagation skills such as vegetative propagation techniques, irrigation / fertigation, pest and disease management, inventory control and quality control is a plus. Experience in shipping and handling is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties related to growing a plant from start to finish, paying close attention to the recipe of the crops production cycle.
- Incorporate automation in the production and growing process.
- Responsible for the management of the growing environment utilizing environment control systems to produce a superior crop.
- Implement sound pest and disease management practices.
- Obtain a pesticide applicator license and perform all pesticide application activities.
- Adhere to all established protocols to maintain the varietal integrity of the plants during large scale propagation.
- Responsible for all fertilization management to the assigned crops.
Requirements, Education and Experience
- The candidate must be bilingual in both English and Spanish.
- The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without Visa support.
- High School or Bachelors Degree with specializations in Agriculture, Horticulture or Tree Production.
- Working knowledge in agriculture and tree crops both in the greenhouse and field.
- Two years greenhouse and field production experience.
- Reside in or around Frostproof, Florida.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. Potential 10% annual bonus.
- Stock options also commensurate with role and experience.
- Medical and dental, vision and life insurance (employee premium fully paid by TerViva).
- Generous leave package.
Next Steps
- To apply, please respond to the company position below.
- Please include your resume and a great cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are interested in this job with TerViva!
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TerViva [http://www.terviva.com/] is a fast-growing food and agriculture startup, headquartered in Oakland, California, with offices in Florida, Hawaii, Australia and India. We believe that we need to use agriculture land better if we are to feed the rising global population in a climate-constrained world. TerViva produces plant protein and vegetable oil by growing a non-GMO, sustainable tree crop called Pongamia, which produces dramatically higher yields than other oilseed crops such as soybeans. For more information, please see www.TerViva.com.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Head Grower tree nursery professional to lead the company’s overall tree production program by leveraging internal resources and external opportunities with partners and customers.
The Head Grower role reports to the Director of Tree Operations and requires strong project management, leadership, communication and presentation skills. More importantly, the ideal Head Grower candidate will have extensive experience in growing and finishing tree crops in the greenhouse, nursery and field operations setting. The candidate will require strong demonstrated skills on seed storage and germination, various tree grafting techniques, vegetative propagation techniques, irrigation / fertigation, pest and disease management, inventory control and quality control. Experience in nursery automation would be desired.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties related to growing a plant from start to finish, paying close attention to the recipe of that crops production cycle.
- Manages all greenhouse staff in the growing, care and maintenance of all trees that comes under his / her responsibility.
- Manage crop production budgets.
- Incorporate automation in the production and growing process.
- Develop and manage product specifications that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Research and optimize growing methods for new varieties and for plants coming from the Tissue culture lab.
- Responsible for the management of the growing environment utilizing environment control systems to produce a superior crop.
- Develop and implement sound pest and disease management practices.
- Obtain a pesticide applicator license and assist the sprayer when needed with all pesticide application activities.
- Develop and adhere to all established protocols to maintain the varietal integrity of the plants during large scale propagation.
- Responsible for all fertilization management to the assigned crops.
- Become an expert advisor to the customers in growing the products in fields.
- Network with both internal and external growers to consistently improve product quality and production cost.
Requirements, Education and Experience
- The candidate must be bilingual in both English and Spanish.
- The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without Visa support.
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in the disciplines of Agriculture, Horticulture or Tree Production.
- Working knowledge in agriculture and tree crops both in the greenhouse and field.
- Five years greenhouse and field production experience.
- Ability to build and maintain strong connections with research, agronomic, and production communities.
- Reside in or around Fort Pierce, Florida.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary, commensurate with experience.
- Potential 10% annual bonus.
- Stock options also commensurate with role and experience.
- Medical and dental, vision and life insurance (employee premium fully paid by TerViva).
- Generous leave package.
Next Steps
- To apply, please respond to the company position below.
- Please include your resume and a great cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are interested in this job with TerViva!
Apply for this job with TerViva Bioenergy, Inc.
Apply now →
By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company.
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Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.